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The unusual passage in Genesis 6 teaches that the culture was defined by its fallen heroes, sexual perversion, widespread corruption and violent headlines, just like today. God’s grace was given a deadline before He sent the flood. We can choose to follow what is popular and cause God grief and pain, or find God’s favor by obedience and walking with Him.

Jude, the tiny little Bible book before Revelation, concludes with instructions on how to come back to God after backsliding. Jude teaches us to reflect and discover how we departed from our "faith roots" and look inward to seek God and repent. We need to immerse ourselves in God's Word, pray earnestly and remain obedient to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We renew efforts...

False teachers like Cain, Balaam and Korah compromised the truth of God and led people to destruction. Cain was trying to reach God on his own terms. Balaam was trying to use God for his own gain. Korah was trying to serve God on his own terms. We must avoid deceptive leaders and follow Christ with faithful obedience.

We have received all things by the grace, the unmerited favor of God, but all our work is done in the light of that truth and in the strength of God’s power. If we are motivated by pride and fueled by self-effort, we will never realize the potential for abundant life that God has for us.